Religious Figures & Philosophers

Thomas Merton and Mahatma Gandhi - A 7 PAGE PAPER WITH A PAGE OF RESOURCES! A paper which compares and contrasts the theories and philosophies of Thomas Merton and Mahatma Gandhi. -"Thomas Merton and Mahatma Gandhi both speak of God in a personal way. They both speak of God as truth. Famous Thomas Merton, Trappist American monk, was a traditional Christian. Born in France in 1915 and died in Asia in 1968 Merton was greatly influenced by the complexities of the twentieth century. His writings served as a personal may in his search for God.. He pursued the ascending path towards the eternal kingdom of truth, towards heaven, while leaving the world of shadowy existence behind. Truth would be a passion of his life. He also took it upon himself to speak on behalf of the disenfranchised of the word. "

Plato's Ideal City - A 4 PAGE PAPER referenced from Plato's "Republic." This paper refers to both Plato and Socrate's philosophies and how they attempted and believed that their ideal societies would come about. - "Socrates' ideal city is described through Plato in his work The Republic, some questions pondered through the text could be; How is this an "ideal" city, and is justice in the city relative to that of the human soul? I believe Socrates found the true meaning of justice in the larger atmosphere of the city and applied that concept to the human soul. Socrates describes his idea of an "ideal city" as one that has all the necessary parts to function and to show that justice is truly the harmony between the three sections of the city and soul in the human body. "

Nietzsche and Hobbes- A 5 PAGE PAPER WITH A HALF PAGE OF RESOURCES! A well written paper comparing and contrasting the philosophies of Nietzsche and Hobbes as they play in the history of the world. These two key figures play majorly on the development of social theories. - "How are the philosophies of Nietzsche and Hobbes different on topics of Christianity, Human Nature, and Morality. The philosophies of Nietzsche and Hobbes' are radically different, Hobbes' philosophy is dominated by loyalty to the crown, riddled with references to the Christian scriptures, and a belief that life is "nasty, brutish, and short"(Leviathan, 133); while Nietzsche's philosophy was dominated by the pessimistic Schopenhauer, a belief that the human race was a herd, and that "God is dead"(Thus Spoke Zarathustra, S. 13). "

Karl Marx - A 5 PAGE 4 RESOURCE PAPER! Well written discussing the life and theories of Karl Marx as a infamous leader in economics and theoretical policy. - "Karl Marx was the greatest thinker and philosopher of his time. His views on life and the social structure of his time revolutionized the way in which people think. He created an opportunity for the lower class to rise Above the aristocrats and failed due to the creation of the middle class. Despite this failure, he was still a great political leader and set the Basis of Communism in Russia. His life contributed to the way people think Today, and because of him people are more open to suggestion and are Quicker to create ideas on political issues."

Mother Teresa - A 4 PAGE PAPER discussing the life, times and philosophy of Mother Teresa as a key historical figure. Well written and thoughtful paper, ideal for an analysis of deviant philosophy and social structure theories. - "Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu was born August 26, 1910 in Skopje, in Macedonia. Her childhood was comfortable and prosperous due to her father's success. Her father encouraged his children to be generous and compassionate to those less fortunate. Her mother was very religious and she took the children to morning mass. Agnes often helped her mother deliver parcels of food and money to the poor and prayed with the whole family every evening. The family's life changed dramatically after their father's death, when Agnes was 9. Although now poor themselves, they continued to help those less fortunate. Christianity became increasingly important in Agnes' life. "

Harriet Tubman - A 4 PAGE PAPER written on the life and philosophies of Harriet Tubman a huge influencial figure in African American History! This paper outlines the lfe and times of Tubman and the significant contributions she made to history. - "Harriet Tubman was originally named Araminta Ross. She was one of 11 children born to Harriet Greene and Benjamin Ross on a plantation in Dorchester County, Maryland. She later took her mother's first name. Harriet was working at the age of five. She was a maid and a children's nurse before she worked in the field when she was 12. A year later, a white guy either her watcher or her master smacked her on the head with a really heavy weight. The hit was so hard it left her with permanent neurological damage. In result of the hit she had sudden blackouts during the rest of her life. "